Ustyurt Nature Reserve, Nature reserve in Mangystau Province, Kazakhstan
The Ustyurt Nature Reserve contains desert landscapes, steppes, and geological formations spread across the Karakiya District of western Kazakhstan.
The establishment of this protected area in 1984 marked Kazakhstan's commitment to preserve endangered species and natural habitats after decades of regional industrialization.
Traditional ecological practices of local communities near the reserve demonstrate methods of sustainable resource management developed over generations in this arid environment.
Visitors require advance permits and guided tours to access the reserve, which operates under strict regulations to maintain the integrity of its ecosystems.
The reserve protects populations of saiga antelopes and migratory birds within its system of dramatic cliffs and valleys in the Ustyurt Plateau.
Location: Karakiya District
Inception: July 12, 1984
GPS coordinates: 42.78633,54.30405
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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